On a clear day you can see the mountains around Lake Garda on departure from Desenzano

Verona to Milano / Milan / Mailand by train

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From Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date

The high speed AV train service between Verona and Milano is provided by:

(1) these more frequent Frecce/EC trains

Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.

(2) less frequent, but generally cheaper Italo trains.

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Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance (usually), but the Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead (usually).
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.

If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.

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If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia from €12.90

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
ItaliaRail from €13

ItaliaRail Guide

ItaliaRail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.

Users of InterRail and Eurail passes can also book seat reservations on the Frecce and InterCity trains without paying a booking fee,

Trainline from €12.90

Trainline Guide

SaveATrain from €12.90

SaveATrain Guide

Omio from €13

Omio Guide

Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.

The three key advantages of using Omio are

  • it offers prices in multiple currencies
  • it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
  • when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.

The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.

On this journey

Journey Features

High Speed (partial)

Good to Know

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1) These Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia

(2) Less frequent trains Italo trains, which match the speed of these Frecce trains,

They can be cheaper than these Frecce trains, though they are not operated by Trenitalia, so aren't sold on the Trenitalia website.
Though departure times and prices can be compared on the Loco2 AND Trainline booking websites - on the links below.

(3) Slower Regionale trains,  though they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

However, the limited numbers of Super Economy tickets for these Frecce trains, which will be placed on sale on the Trenitalia website, will be cheaper than taking the Regionale trains.

So if those tickets haven't sold out, targeting these Frecce trains can save you time and money - hence it can pay off to plan ahead when taking this journey.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Taking these Frecce trains from Verona to Milano:

There are usually 1 - x 2 trains per hour but there is a daily hour gap in the departures of these Frecce trains between 10:02 and 12:02

Final Destination: Milano Centrale or Torino P.S. or Genova

All trains also call at: Brescia

The Frecciarossa trains have now completely replaced the Frecciabianca trains on this service -since the opening of the comparatively short high speed line, which these trains use between Brescia and Milano.

There is also a daily EC train which usually departs at around 17:32 .
It doesn't take the high speed line - so it can be cheaper than these Frecciarossa trains.

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out after Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda.

On a clear day you can see the mountains around Lake Garda on departure from Desenzano On a clear day you can see the mountains around Lake Garda on departure from Desenzano

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1) These Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia

(2) Less frequent trains Italo trains, which match the speed of these Frecce trains,

They can be cheaper than these Frecce trains, though they are not operated by Trenitalia, so aren't sold on the Trenitalia website.
Though departure times and prices can be compared on the Loco2 AND Trainline booking websites - on the links below.

(3) Slower Regionale trains,  though they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

However, the limited numbers of Super Economy tickets for these Frecce trains, which will be placed on sale on the Trenitalia website, will be cheaper than taking the Regionale trains.

So if those tickets haven't sold out, targeting these Frecce trains can save you time and money - hence it can pay off to plan ahead when taking this journey.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Taking these Frecce trains from Verona to Milano:

There are usually 1 - x 2 trains per hour but there is a daily hour gap in the departures of these Frecce trains between 10:02 and 12:02

Final Destination: Milano Centrale or Torino P.S. or Genova

All trains also call at: Brescia

The Frecciarossa trains have now completely replaced the Frecciabianca trains on this service -since the opening of the comparatively short high speed line, which these trains use between Brescia and Milano.

There is also a daily EC train which usually departs at around 17:32 .
It doesn't take the high speed line - so it can be cheaper than these Frecciarossa trains.

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out after Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda.

From Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale

Tickets

Book early and save: No (not on these trains)

Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
(The train service is operated by Trenord and not Trenitalia)

THESE Regionale Veloce trains are always cheaper than the faster Frecciarossa trains - you can save a minimum of €5.
They'll be more than €10 cheaper, if you'll be booking last minute at the station just before your journey.

Rail Pass Users should take these trains and avoid the rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce trains.

If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia *

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.

On this journey

Journey Features

Not High Speed

Good to Know

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1)These slower Regionale trains, they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

Rail pass users can also save €10 by taking these trains.

(2) Less frequent trains Italo trains, which match the speed of the Frecce trains,

(3) The Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia

However, the limited numbers of Super Economy tickets for those Frecce trains, which will be placed on sale on the Trenitalia website, will be cheaper than taking these Regionale trains.

So if those tickets haven't sold out, targeting those Frecce trains can save you time and money - hence it can pay off to plan ahead when taking this journey.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Taking these Regionale trains from Milano to Verona:

After midday the departures are hourly, but the morning service of these trains is much more sparse.

There are no departures usually scheduled between 09:45 and 12:45.

Final Destination: Milano Centrale

All trains also call at: Brescia and Milano Lambrate

If your final destination is located along line M2 of the Milano Metro you will have a faster journey and an easier interchange, if you transfer to the Metro at Milano Lambrate station.

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out after Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda.

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1)These slower Regionale trains, they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

Rail pass users can also save €10 by taking these trains.

(2) Less frequent trains Italo trains, which match the speed of the Frecce trains,

(3) The Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia

However, the limited numbers of Super Economy tickets for those Frecce trains, which will be placed on sale on the Trenitalia website, will be cheaper than taking these Regionale trains.

So if those tickets haven't sold out, targeting those Frecce trains can save you time and money - hence it can pay off to plan ahead when taking this journey.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Taking these Regionale trains from Milano to Verona:

After midday the departures are hourly, but the morning service of these trains is much more sparse.

There are no departures usually scheduled between 09:45 and 12:45.

Final Destination: Milano Centrale

All trains also call at: Brescia and Milano Lambrate

If your final destination is located along line M2 of the Milano Metro you will have a faster journey and an easier interchange, if you transfer to the Metro at Milano Lambrate station.

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out after Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda.

From Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 5 months ahead of the travel date - usually

The high speed (AV) train service between Verona and Milano is provided by:

(1) the more frequent Frecce trains

(2) these Italo trains.

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Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but these Italo train tickets are usually made available around 5 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.

If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Italo from €9.90

Italo Guide

Italo trains compete with the Frecce services, provided by the national rail operator, Trenitalia, on the high speed routes which link major cities in Italy.
The Italo booking site only sells tickets for journeys by its trains.

Omio from €10

Omio Guide

Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.

The three key advantages of using Omio are

  • it offers prices in multiple currencies
  • it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
  • when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.

The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.

Trainline from €9.90

Trainline Guide

On this journey

Journey Features

High Speed (partial)

Good to Know

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1)These Italo trains:

They can be cheaper than the Frecce trains, though they are not operated by Trenitalia, so aren't sold on the Trenitalia website.
Though departure times and prices can be compared on the Loco2 AND Trainline booking websites - on the links below.

(2) Much more frequent Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia and match the speed of these Italo trains,

(3) Slower Regionale trains,  though they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Final Destination: Milano or Torino

These Italo trains travel on the comparatively short high speed line between Brescia and Milano.

If you want to take a train journey from Verona to Milano you have a choice of three different train services:

(1)These Italo trains:

They can be cheaper than the Frecce trains, though they are not operated by Trenitalia, so aren't sold on the Trenitalia website.
Though departure times and prices can be compared on the Loco2 AND Trainline booking websites - on the links below.

(2) Much more frequent Frecce trains which are operated by Trenitalia and match the speed of these Italo trains,

(3) Slower Regionale trains,  though they will be cheaper if you are booking tickets last minute at the station.

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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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Final Destination: Milano or Torino

These Italo trains travel on the comparatively short high speed line between Brescia and Milano.

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